Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) vs Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Side-by-side comparison — price, ABV, scores, tasting notes, pros & cons.

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)Rock Oyster Sherry Edition
DistilleryMortlachRock Island
RegionSpeysideIsland
CountryScotlandScotland
TypeSingle MaltBlended Malt
ABV43%46.8%
Age13 yrNAS
Price£34.42£44.5
Rating5.00/5

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Smoke0/100
Sweetness57/100
Beginner85/100
Value0/100

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Smoke64/100
Sweetness55/100
Beginner50/100
Value100/100

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SmokySweetFruitySpicyWoodyFloral

Quick verdict

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition is rated higher (5.00 vs 0.00).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) is better value at £34 vs £45.

For beginners: Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) is more approachable (85/100 beginner score).

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Pros

  • +Great entry point for new whisky drinkers
  • +More affordable (£34.42 vs £44.5)

Cons

  • Lower community rating (0.0 vs 5.0)
  • Lacks smoke character compared to the alternative

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

Pros

  • +Balanced smoky character without being overwhelming
  • +Better value for money
  • +Higher community rating (5.0/5)
  • +More widely reviewed by the community

Cons

  • More expensive (£44.5 vs £34.42)

Who should buy Mortlach?

Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory) suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Speyside character.

Who should buy Rock?

Rock Oyster Sherry Edition suits whisky enthusiasts looking for a well-rounded, complex dram. It rewards those with some experience and an appreciation for Island character.

Tasting notes

Only Mortlach 13 Year Old 1998 (Signatory)

Malt ExtractVanillaHoneyToastedNutty

Only Rock Oyster Sherry Edition

SherriedSmokeyCitricDried Fruit

Explore more